Portugal in February

What to expect in Portugal in February

February brings mild weather to Portugal, with daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and overnight lows near 8°C (46°F). Skies are typically moderately wet, with about 85 mm of rainfall on average. Still cool and wet, but Carnival celebrations add color and hotel prices remain low..

February is a quiet stretch — most attractions are easy to access and you'll often have spaces to yourself. It's one of the best-value windows of the year for both flights and hotels. Peak season runs July–August, for context.

What’s happening in February

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  Carnaval de Torres Vedras · FebPortugal's most traditional Carnival, held roughly 45 minutes north of Lisbon, featuring satirical floats, matrafonas cross-dressing parades, and street parties across five days before Ash Wednesday.

Portugal in other months

Where else is good to go in February